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World Down Syndrome Day

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to live fulfilling lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of society. The 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global plan of action for people, planet and prosperity, pledges that “no one will be left behind”.

The reality today is that prevailing negative attitudes, low expectations, discrimination and exclusion, ensure that people with Down syndrome are left behind. There is a lack of understanding of the challenges individuals face across their lifetimes and a failure to support them with the opportunities and tools needed to live fulfilling lives. People with Down syndrome and those who support and work with them must be empowered to advocate for these opportunities. They can then reach out to key stakeholders to ensure they understand how to provide these opportunities and in turn disseminate this message to bring about real change.

On World Down Syndrome Day, Thursday 21 March 2019, we call upon every person with Down syndrome to tell the world to “leave no one behind!”.

For World Down Syndrome Day 2019, EDSA has asked their members to show people with Down syndrome taking part in activities whether in schools, workplaces, in social, political and public life, culture, media, leisure and sport.
Starting on 1 March, we will be showing 21 examples from across Europe to make it clear that no one must be excluded.

A young man with DS staples coloured pieces of paper with messages on a pin board.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Germany

The German Down Syndrome InfoCenter organises educational programs for adults as part of the Down Syndrome Academy. The one-day workshops have a huge range of topics: personality development, politics, society, … Read more

The picture shows about a dozen young people from an inclusive group on a summer outing.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Denmark 

My name is August and in my leasure time I attend the local scout association. Here I have made many good friends with whom I have a lot of fun. … Read more

For a photo, a little ice hockey player with Down syndrome has joined her siblings on the ice of a stadium. They are all wearing their team uniforms and sports gear.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Slovakia

Dominika is 7 years old.  She has been training hockey for 2 years. She was inspired by her older brothers – also hockey players. Dominika má 7 rokov. Hokej trénuje … Read more

A little girl with Down syndrome sits with other children and a dog in a meadow in a rural setting. Some dolls are also sitting between the girl‘s outstretched legs.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Switzerland (Ticino)

Serafina and her cousins are having fun outdoors. In her family’s eyes she is simply one of them: special and loved just like all the other family members.  Serafina e … Read more

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Socks Challenge and “Inclusion means…”-video

Do you remember the Dedelos https://sockschallenge.com/ campaign?Dedelos sells socks and celebrates the human uniqueness. Last year The Socks Challenge Campaign supported the European Down Syndrome Association with a donation of … Read more

A young man with Down syndrome stands next to a row of politicians in a television studio.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Norway

Thomas is a 21 year old man who loves his job and is looking forward to moving to his own appartment shortly. He works as much as he can to … Read more

Four children with and without DS sit happily next to each other on a windowsill of their school.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Spain (Down España)

These four children make a fun team. They play and learn together in spite of their differences, because for children, we are all the same.  Estos cuatro niños forman un … Read more

A young woman with Down syndrome stands confidently on a stage in a chic outfit with a shoulder bag.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Italy

Modeling has always been a dream of mine. When the opportunity arose to make my dream come true, it was wonderful!I felt comfortable on the stage, not at all nervous, … Read more

Three young skiers (one with a DS in the middle) stand in the floodlight of a ski slope illuminated at night and look into the camera. The lights of a town can be seen in the dark background.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Switzerland (French speaking)

Alex likes to ski with his friends and family in the day and at night. Alex aime skier avec ses amis et sa famille, de jour comme de nuit.

The picture shows members of an inclusive theatre group. One of them is holding a picture frame for a joint photo. Many of them try to get their heads into the picture within the frame.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Spain (Catalan)

The Foundation has been offering inclusive theater courses since 2008. We are a heterogeneous and very diverse group of people between 20 and 65 years old. Diversity is our wealth. Passionate about … Read more

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Join us for an exciting programme of webinars on World Down Syndrome Day (21 March 2022) as we ask what #InclusionMeans. Read more

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    Inclusion – the simple thing, that is hard to do? Our common ground: Human Rights

    Date: Wednesday, 15. June 2022, 17.00 h. CET, per Zoom Speaker: Ines Boban Translation: Croatian, Czech, French, German, Turkish and UkrainianRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6716538960068/WN_UKRumgfYTcGeP6WhgZYa1Q In this… Read more

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    Date: Wednesday, 27. April 2022, 17.00 h. CET, per Zoom Speaker: Dr. Brian Skotko Translation: Croatian, French, German, Turkish and UkrainianRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5216502707256/WN_TB24edxURI2KQpE1pX0J-A Two of… Read more

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    As EDSA, one of our aims is to build bridges between families who have a child or a relative with Down syndrome and are living… Read more

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November 2020 EDSA startet with regular webinars. On the third Wednesday of every month internationally renowned speakers talk about important Down Syndrome-related topics. After the lecture there is the possibility asking questions to the speaker. Read more

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It is one of EDSAs goals to share experiences as well as good practices and support each other with information and expertise. Within the program “Invite an expert” an EDSA member can invite a Down Syndrome professional from another member organization on a special topic to a conference or workshop, being organized in their own country. Read more

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As EDSA, one of our aims is to build bridges between families who have a child or a relative with Down syndrome and are living in different countries. Read more

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